Senior Transport Planner - Lead Projects & Mentorship

Mott MacDonald Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Employee ownership model

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join our Riyadh office to lead a diverse portfolio of transport planning projects. You will work with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and sub‑consultants, taking responsibility for project management, commercial performance, and technical delivery.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to business development, and strengthen our market presence in the GCC region while delivering high‑quality transport solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation or Civil Engineering is required.
• MSc in Transport Planning or related discipline is preferred.
• Experience managing transport planning projects within GCC region.
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior team members and review work prior to submission.
• Prepare technical and financial proposals and support business development.
• Manage medium-sized transport planning projects and assume PM responsibilities.
• Act as primary client contact and respond to project requirements and queries.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, contracts, and performance.
• Coordinate and manage sub-consultants on assigned projects.
• Apply project management methodologies and share knowledge for continuous improvement.
• Support resource planning and team utilisation.

Skills

Strong client management

Stakeholder engagement

Team mentoring

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation/Civil Engineering

MSc in Transport Planning/Civil Engineering

Membership of a professional transport institution

Tools

Synchro

HCS

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join our Riyadh office to lead a diverse portfolio of transport planning projects. You will work with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and sub‑consultants, taking responsibility for project management, commercial performance, and technical delivery.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to business development, and strengthen our market presence in the GCC region while delivering high‑quality transport solutions.